Where are Ron and Ellen?

Fall 2003

Temple blessing ceremony

Temple blessing ceremony at Rumah Roda. Ellen (in center, with silver bracelets) is holding a container of water into which the palm frond with coins on the end is dipped. The frond is then used to sprinkle water on the shrines. The other two Western women are also holding containers of water. The woman on the left is using flower blossoms to sprinkle water on the shrines and the offerings, something we saw women doing every morning and evening all over Bali.